Principles of Project Management

Synopsis

SST101 Principles of Project Management will provide both theoretical and practical insights on the management of projects. Students will be taught the characteristics of different industries, and how project management skills apply in them. These give undergraduates a solid foundation in the appreciation and application of project management. It prepares them for an in-depth understanding of project management in science and technology.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done ENTIRELY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. There are no face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Organization Strategy and Project Selection
Organization: Structure and Culture
Defining the Project
Estimating Project Times and Costs
Developing a Project Plan
Managing Risk
Scheduling Resources and Costs
Reducing Project Duration
Managing Project Teams
Progress and Performance Measurement and Evaluation
Project Closure
International Projects

Learning Outcome

Define project scope, objectives and deliverables
Describe the essential project management knowledge, insights and tools
Demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of different industries and how project management (PM) skills are applied in these industries
Select capacity planning tools to optimize resources for a project in different scenarios
Respond to different project team and project activity needs
Apply PM techniques to plan and schedule activities in different contexts, including prioritisation with constraint resources

Full-time Programmes Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Principles of Project Management